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Our Therapists

Judy Williams and her team of licensed and certified speech-language pathologists are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of their clients.

Judy Williams, M.S., CCC/SLP 

Judy Williams founded New York Speech Solutions in 2004. She is a New York State licensed speech-language pathologist who holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in speech-language pathology from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA). She received a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Disorders and Sciences from SUNY Geneseo and a Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Adelphi University. She has more than 25 years of experience evaluating and treating adults with communication and swallowing disorders. 

Judy has received several ACE Awards from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association for completing hundreds of hours of continuing education. She is trained in SPEAK OUT!   and certified in LSVT Loud . She is certified in VitalStim   Swallowing Therapy (NMES) and MDTP (McNeill Dysphagia Therapy Program). She is a PhoRTE approved provider and is trained in Lessac-Madson Resonant Voice Therapy  . She is a certified Compton P-ESL (Pronouncing English as a Second Language) instructor and LDS Preferred Trainer. Judy is a member of the American Academy of Private Practice in Speech Pathology and Audiology (AAPPSPA). 
 

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Ashley Briggs
M.A., CCC/SLP 

Ashley Briggs is a New York State licensed and American Speech-Language-Association (ASHA) certified speech-language pathologist.  She received a Bachelor’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology from Ithaca College and a Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Hofstra University. She has worked with adults and children in a wide range of settings including home care, sub-acute rehabilitation, long-term care and the schools. She is certified is LSVT Loud   and trained in SPEAK OUT!  .  She has received three ACE Awards from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association for completing many hours of continuing education. Ashley She is certified in VitalStim   Swallowing Therapy (NMES) and MDTP (McNeill Dysphagia Therapy Program). Additionally, she has been trained in Beckman Oral Motor Assessment and Intervention. Ashley provides home-based services to our clients in Suffolk County, Long Island.

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Alex Calvo is a New York State licensed and American Speech-Language-Association (ASHA) certified speech-language pathologist. She received a Bachelor’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Queens College and a Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Columbia University. Alex specializes in the evaluation and treatment of adults with communication and swallowing disorders. She has worked in home care, subacute rehabilitation and the long-term care settings. She is bilingual in English and Spanish. Alex provides home-based services to our clients in Nassau County.

Alexandra Calvo
M.S., CCC/SLP

Samantha Connolly
M.S., CCC/SLP

Samantha Connolly is a New York State licensed and American Speech-Language-Association (ASHA) certified speech-language pathologist.  She received a Bachelor’s Degree in Hearing and Speech Sciences from University of Maryland and a Master’s Degree in Speech and Language Pathology from Columbia University. She has worked with adults and children in a wide range of settings including the hospital, home care, subacute rehabilitation, long-term care and school settings. She is certified in VitalStim   Swallowing Therapy and LSVT Loud  . Samantha provides home-based services to our clients in Nassau County.

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Marissa Dalcollo is a New York State licensed and American Speech-Language-Association (ASHA) certified speech-language pathologist.  She received a Bachelor’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology from St. Joseph’s College and a Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Adelphi University. Marissa specializes in the evaluation and treatment of adults with communication and swallowing disorders. She has worked in a wide range of settings including the home care, hospital, subacute rehabilitation, long-term care and school settings. She is certified in VitalStim   Swallowing Therapy. Marissa provides home-based services to our clients in Suffolk County.

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Marissa Dalcollo
M.S., CCC/SLP

Ashley DeNunzio
M.S., CCC/SLP 

Ashley DeNunzio is a New York State licensed and American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) certified speech-language pathologist.  She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Long Island University CW Post Campus where she obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. She received her Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Molloy College. Ashley specializes in the evaluation and treatment of adults with communication and swallowing disorders. She has experience working in home care, assisted living, short-term and long-term care settings. She is certified in LSVT Loud   and VitalStim  Swallowing Therapy.  She provides home-based services to our clients in Long Island.

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Susanne Frank is a New York State licensed and American Speech-Language-Association (ASHA) certified speech-language pathologist.  She received a Bachelor’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Queens College and a Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from New York University.  She has more than 30 years of experience working with adults in a wide range of settings including home care, assisted living, short-term and long-term care settings. She is certified in VitalStim   Swallowing Therapy (NMES). Susanne provides home-based services to our clients in Nassau County and Queens.

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Susanne Frank

M.A., CCC/SLP

Arielle Hoffman
M.S., CCC/SLP

Arielle Hoffman is a New York State licensed and American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) certified speech-language pathologist. She received a Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre with Special Honors with a double minor in Psychology and Women’s Studies from The George Washington University. She received her Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from CUNY Brooklyn College. Arielle has worked with adults in a wide range of settings including the hospital, home care, acute rehabilitation and subacute rehabilitation settings. She has received several ACE Awards from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association for completing hundreds of hours of continuing education.  She is a Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS). Additionally, she is certified in LSVT Loud   and VitalStim   Swallowing Therapy.  Arielle provides home-based services to our clients in Suffolk County.

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Karen Schweppe is a New York State licensed and American Speech-Language-Association (ASHA) certified speech-language pathologist.  She received a Bachelor’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from SUNY Oswego and a Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from LIU CW Post. Karen has worked with adults and children in a wide range of settings including the hospital, home care, subacute rehabilitation, long-term care and school settings. She is certified in VitalStim   Swallowing Therapy. Karen provides home-based services to our clients in Nassau and Suffolk County.

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Karen Schweppe
M.S., CCC/SLP

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